Searching for venues is tough, especially in such a beautiful state! Carmel Valley and Monterey offer a sweet escape for you and your guests, so there is a lot of appeal to get married there. We also love this area and all it has to offer our couples. Here are a few of our favorite wedding venues in Carmel and Monterey:

Gardener Ranch

Capacity: 150 Guests

Notes: Offers overnight on site for up to 51 guests, parking for up to 100 vehicles, 5 gorgeous ceremony locations to choose from (including the lawn below).

Holman Ranch

Capacity: 350 guests

Notes: Overnight on site with 14 guest room suites, golf carts shuttle guests from parking area to venue, do not need to use Holman Ranch wine at event, but need to buy six cases of wine to eliminate corkage fee. Amplified music must end at 10:00pm sharp.

Carmel Valley Ranch

Capacity: 300 guests

Notes: Boast various activities for your guests onsite including hatchet throwing, beekeeping, cooking courses, various sports, candle-making, and of course, golf. Food served with cheese made on site at the creamery.

Photo: Carmel Valley Ranch *Not our event*

La Playa Hotel

Capacity: 200 guests

Notes: In an amazing central location in Carmel-by-the Sea, guests can stay in the 75 rooms of the hotel, which typically require a minimum two night stay.

The Holly Farm

Capacity: 250 Guests

Notes: Guest rooms for up to 24 people on site, in-house catering with the exception of rehearsal dinner or brunch for up to 40 guests you can bring in your own food.

Bernardus Lodge

Capacity: 150 guests indoors, 200 outdoors

Notes: Lovely garden area for ceremony and/or reception with italian cypress trees or white pergola as backdrop. With 73 guest rooms, suites and villas, all of your guests can stay here for your wedding weekend.

Mission Ranch

Capacity: 180 guests

Notes: A quaint hotel with a lovely view of grazing sheep at ceremony site, overnight on site accomodations for guests, and a barn-type structure (blut slightly more industrial than most) for an indoor dining option.

Monterey State Park Gardens

Capacity: 250 guests (in the Memory Garden location)

Notes: Likely the most cost effective option for you in the area, Monterey State Park offers gardens for up to 10 hours. There are various gardens to choose from depending on guest count. See all options by clicking HERE. Guests can park in the Warf Parking lot or downtown’s East or West parking garages. No tenting allowed, and no indoor space available, so if rain comes you are getting married in the rain (or any undesirable weather). The memory garden is filled with magnolia trees that offer a romantic bistro light ambiance over dinner and dancing

Club Del Monte

Capacity: 600 guests indoors, 150 guests outdoors

Notes: Lovely interior ballroom with chandeliers and large mosaic to fram cake, head table, etc.

Los Laureles Lodge

Capacity: 200 guests

Notes: Wood pews under large oak tree at ceremony site. Can stay on site over night, get ready at Hill House. Natural light, white and dark green buildings. Clean hotel rooms but pretty dated. This venue is a great option for those considering a “rustic charm” theme.

Photo: Amy Little Photography *Not our event*

Carmel Mission

Capacity: 450 guests

Notes: There are many notable guidelines that must be adhered to, which you can review HERE. Please note that this is a ceremony-only venue and you must get married at 11:00am, 1:00pm or 3:00pm services. For large weddings requiring additional set up time you may need to buy out an additional time slot or both.

Club at Pasadera

Capacity: 300 guests

Notes: With indoor and outdoor reception options, and a whole lot of spanish-style charm, this golf club has a lot to offer. The ceremony space has a large oak tree overlooking the rolling hills of the Carmel Valley. Certainly worth a look!

Joullian Vineyards

Capacity: 250 Guests

Notes: Smaller spaces available for 20-50 guests, stunning views of Carmel Valley and both vineyards and oak trees. Chairs, bistro lights, dance floor, tablels, linens, flatware, glassware, bar, wine barrel cocktail tables, and market umbrellas.